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Spinach Dal		Click to Enlarge
Spinach Dal is a very healthy and tasty recipe. This can be prepared either with Moong Dal or Toor Dal. It is generally served with Rice or Roti.
Serves:	4
Preparation Time:	10 mins
Cooking Time:	20 mins
Ingredients:	Moong Dal (or Toor Dal) - ½ Cup
	Spinach chopped - 1 Cup
	Ginger grated - 1 tsp
	Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp
	Water - 2 Cups
	Salt to taste
	Garam Masala - ¼ tsp
	Red Chilli Powder - ¼ tsp
	Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
	Pinch of Asafoetida
	Whole Red Chillies - 1 or 2
	Oil - 1 tbsp
	Lemon Juice
Method:	• Wash Dal several times with Water till the Water appears clear. • Pressure cook Dal, Spinach, Ginger, Turmeric Powder, Salt and Water. • Wait for the pressure to be released and then open the cooker. • Keep this on medium heat and add Garam Masala, Red Chilli Powder and mix well. Take it off from heat and add the Lemon Juice. • Heat Oil in a pan and add Cumin Seeds and wait for it to splutter. Then add Asafoetida and whole Red Chillies and pour this on the Dal. • Spinach Dal is ready to be served